Zoo Med Eco Earth (Single Brick)
$9.94
Price: $9.94
(as of Oct 16, 2025 12:20:59 UTC – Details)
Product description
Zoo Med Laboratories has been on the cutting edge of reptile husbandry and innovation for nearly 50 years. In 1993 Zoo Med developed the 1st UVB lamp for reptiles, which changed the way all Zoos, herpetologist, and hobbyists keep reptiles in captivity.
Sustainable Coconut Fiber Substrate Eco-Friendly Substrate for tropical or burrowing pets.
Eco Earth is a compressed coconut fiber substrate that provides a natural and safe environment for reptiles. It helps maintain optimal humidity levels and offers a comfortable, eco-friendly bedding option for your pet’s enclosure.
Eco Eart Coconut Fiber Substrate
Ideal for terrariums incorporating reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates.
Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate is an eco-friendly product made from the husks of coconuts and can be safely composted or recycled into potted plants or gardens.
Use it damp for tropical species as it naturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste products.Add Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate on top of Zoo Med’s HydroBalls to create an ideal drainage layer for optimum plant growth, humidity, and drainage in naturalistic terrariums.
Eco Earth
Expanding Brick
Add Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate on top of Zoo Med’s HydroBalls to create an ideal drainage layer for optimum plant growth, humidity, and drainage in naturalistic terrariums.
The video showcases the product in use.The video guides you through product setup.The video compares multiple products.The video shows the product being unpacked. Eco Earth Substrate Merchant Video
Available as a compressed brick or loose bag
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Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,919
4.8 out of 5 stars 194
4.6 out of 5 stars 99
4.8 out of 5 stars 6,475
Price
$25.73$25.73
$9.49$9.49
$24.95$24.95
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Style
Loose
Compressed
Compressed
Loose
Size
8qt
1ct
3ct
24qt
Reptile Safe
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Holds Humidity
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Need to add water
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 0.02 x 0.02 x 0.02 inches; 0.32 ounces
Item model number : 25003
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : September 4, 2008
Manufacturer : TopDawg Pet Supply
ASIN : B007C8580K
Best Sellers Rank: #67,442 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #72 in Terrarium Bedding
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Zoo eco earth 1 brick
Eco earth is a compressed coconut fiber that is ideal for burrowing animals
Zoo med laboratories, inc Designs and manufactures reptile products as well as product for, amphibians, birds and aquatic pets
Customers say
Customers find the coir brick to be of good quality, working well for various reptiles including hermit crabs, tortoises, and tarantulas, while effectively controlling humidity and being easy to clean. The product receives positive feedback for its value and performance, with one customer noting it’s particularly suitable for garden snails. Regarding durability, while some say it lasts a long time, others report it molds within three days. The smell receives mixed reviews, with some customers reporting no funny smells while others mention a strong chemical odor.
musiclover –
Great product
I mixed this brick with leftover ReptiBark for my 10 gallon ball python tank, which was due to a first time error in my judgement. The one brick wasn’t working,and the humidity was way too high, so I ended up mixing it up with ReptiBark, and haven’t had a problem since.I now have her in a 40 gallon, but as I like to have extra substrate on hand, I do recommend this.I don’t know that it has a smell- certainly not one of plastic or chemicals, as mentioned before in another review. It kind of reminds me of a forest in the nose sense.I am on some snake groups on Facebook and they all have recommended Reptichip for perfect humidity control, and I do agree with them. This keeps humidity well, and is easy to maintain it by just mixing up the substrate in the tank or dampening it a little.I feel it’s extremely easy to clean, much more economical compared to pet stores, is a well known brand, so I will continue to buy it from here.I do hope that helps others decide whether to get this or go with another product.
Anthony D. –
Great Dirt quality for your reptile pet.
Used to refill the dirt in your tank for your reptile pet. It helps both reptiles and amphibians stay happy, healthy, and active depending on the size of its tank.
Amber –
Good quality
I really like this coconut fiber for my leopard gecko. Itâs easy to use and has no funny smells. I only use it for his moist hides. He seems to enjoy it also. I was using moss before but it dried out to fast and he didnât seems to like it as much. Also just one brick will Last a long time once you break it up and get it wet a little goes a long way. It can be a little messy but I just handle it over the sink or in the tub so clean up is easy after get it wet .
Roger –
I read buy 2 get 3rd free ):
When I ordered this I read order 2 get 3rd one free . I got the two I paid for no free 3rd one … I’m pretty sure I read it correctly if I misubderstood what I thought I read my bad I apologize.But that being said it’s a good product and good price for it at 4.00 and change a brick.
Anzu –
Great!
Great for my leopard gecko tank. Has a nice earthy smell and easy to use. Since I need it in a dryer form I placed it in a zip-lock gallon bag with a cup of water and left it for a few hours, worked great and hydrated enough to break up.
Working Class Family –
Also helps control humidity by adding water or leaving it get dry. Keeps the tank smelling nice and fresh and not musty.
Been using this in the kidsâ reptile tanks for years and years. Never let you down. About 1/3 of a brick will do a 20 gallon long tank bottom at around 3/4 to 1 inch thick base. Weâve used it with lizards, frogs and now a ball python. When the reptiles eat, including the snake, any bit of this on their food will not harm them. It is very fine and does not seem to get compacted in their digestive system. Also clean up from the reptile is a breeze. Last very long. Also helps control humidity by adding water or leaving it get dry. Keeps the tank smelling nice and fresh and not musty.
Janell –
Exactly what I needed for my hermit crabs
This eco-Earth is exactly what I needed for my hermit crabs. One brick does about a 60 lb bag of sand. I will have to purchase two more bricks because I have a 55 gallon tank but purchasing it in the brick form like this is a lot cheaper and space saving then if I were to have to purchase it in the loose form.
Dana Crowe –
Serves many purpose, humidity, food, enrichment, soil amendment.
We used this to make the back wall of our crabitat. He likes to nibble it and climb on it. We also mixed into his sand to help create the right texture for him to dig down and molt in. Itâs great al holding the humidity too. Want to get more and upgrade the tanks size!
Alina Kosûga –
gerne wieder 🙂 bin zufrieden und meine spinne schein sich auch wohlzufühlen
j w park –
Bought as a substrate for our toad. Once hydrated, it makes a huge amount of substrate which we bagged up and stored for future vivarium cleans. We will be using this in future.
Brooklyn –
I love this stuff. Iâve been using it for my snakes forever and one brick is enough to cover the entire bottom of my long 40 gallon terrarium. I personally love the smell when I initially mix it with water .it just smells like really clean dirt if that makes sense? but once itâs actually in the tank you canât smell it at all. I absolutely prefer this to the aspen shavings/other bedding for that reason as well as itâs great ability to help with increasing/maintaining humidity.
S M. –
I definitely recommend this, it is easy to use and perfect for a tarantula terrarium. The only thing I would say is that this little brick makes A LOT so be sure of how much you need before you soak it!
gollywollypodss –
I mix it 50/50 with some potting soil and top the last 1/4 of my potted plants with the mixture, it helps keep the water inside the pot for longer so I have to water less and don’t have to worry about them when I go away. Highly recommend!